Joseph F. Erdman, D.D.SAppointments: (616) 940-4777

Joseph Erdman D.D.S.

Joseph F. Erdman, D.D.S

Dr. Joseph Erdman is known for providing comfortable tooth cleaning in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The friendly team at Joseph F. Erdman, D.D.S provides dental hygiene treatments with a gentle touch.

Good dental hygiene is a necessity for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you maintain life-long oral health.

Grand Rapids area restorative dentistry at Joseph F. Erdman, D.D.S can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.

Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.

For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, Dr. Joseph Erdman is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Joseph F. Erdman, D.D.S provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.

Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.

Don't let untreated dental problems get you down. Rebuild your confidence with a beautiful new smile. From simple treatments that make a big difference, to more extensive work, unveiling the smile you were meant to have can have profound life-changing effects. Serving the Grand Rapids, MI area and offering cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Erdman can help you develop an affordable treatment plan you'll feel good about.

A beautiful smile can brighten your life! If you are continuously hiding your chipped, stained, or cracked teeth from others, it's time for a change! Joseph Erdman, D.D.S., a trusted Grand Rapids area dentist, can fix chips, cracks, and stains to reveal a great new smile - and a new you. You'll look so good you'll wonder why you waited so long!

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General and Implant DentistryAppointments: (757) 428-8747

Arthur Jenkins D.D.S.

General and Implant Dentistry

Did you know that trusted Virginia Beach area TMJ/TMD dentist Arthur Jenkins, D.D.S. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.

Our friendly team is happy to answer questions. There's no need to continue to live with pain. Relief is just a phone call away.

Arthur Jenkins, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Virginia Beach area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.

You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!

Virginia Beach area Invisalign® dentist Arthur Jenkins, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At General and Implant Dentistry, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.

We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!

If you're looking for denture repair in the Virginia Beach area, our team at General and Implant Dentistry offers friendly service. Dr. Jenkins understands the importance of reliable dentures that fit properly.

We'll get your repairs done professionally and quickly. You'll be able to eat and smile again with confidence as soon as possible.

Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with Virginia Beach area dentist Dr. Arthur Jenkins means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.

You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.

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Melton DentalAppointments: (406) 443-1419

Sean Melton D.D.S.

Melton Dental

Dental bonding in the Helena area is available from experienced dentist Sean Melton, D.D.S.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.

It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.

Would you like your smile to be a bit brighter than it is right now? We can make it happen at Melton Dental, with professional tooth whitening for brighter natural looking teeth. Dr. Sean Melton's Helena, MT area office can effectively lighten your stained or discolored tooth enamel. Whiter teeth not only look great, they improve your self-confidence.

Did you know that trusted Helena area TMJ/TMD dentist Sean Melton, D.D.S. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.

Our friendly team is happy to answer questions. There's no need to continue to live with pain. Relief is just a phone call away.

Friendly, caring family dentistry in the Helena, Montana area is available at Melton Dental. Our team strives to make you and your family feel comfortable during your appointment. Sean Melton, D.D.S. wants to help you and your family maintain your oral health now and for years to come. You'll love visiting our comfortable setting where personalized customer service still matters.

You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Sean Melton believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Melton Dental in the Helena, Montana area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Melton and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.

Restorative Dentistry Treatments, Inlays And Onlays

Dental inlays and dental onlays are valuable for restoring teeth that are severely decayed or worn. Typically, they are applied to the chewing surfaces on the back teeth.

What Is the Difference Between a Dental Inlay and a Dental Onlay?

In restorative dentistry, an inlay is used more like a filling for restoring normal tooth structure. It is best if the surface is small and only involves the chewing surface and surfaces between the teeth.

An onlay is similar to an inlay but treats larger areas, covering the entire chewing surface of a tooth. Dental onlays are recommended for larger tooth restorations and when chewing surfaces require long-term protection.

What Are Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays Made of?

Since both are used in areas of heavy chewing and grinding, they must be made from durable materials. They can be made from porcelain or composite resin chosen to match the color of your teeth or they can be made of a mixture of metals called an alloy. Alloys can be a mixture of metals like gold and palladium or nickel and chromium.

What Are the Restorative Dentistry Procedures for Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays?

The tooth is first prepared by removing portions of decay or damage. The remaining tooth structure is shaped in preparation for the dental inlay or dental onlay. An impression of the tooth is made along with opposing teeth and the bite. From this, a plaster model is formed that is used for a custom fit matching the contours of the tooth.

Since both dental inlays and dental onlays are custom-made, a second appointment is needed for checking the fit and cementing the inlay or onlay permanently. At that appointment, any adjustments to the bite will be made. A final polishing adds the final touch to this restorative dentistry treatment.

By Danine M. Fresch, DDS

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Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Care

Do your looks affect the way people treat you? Positive self-esteem - how we feel about ourselves - is very important to a healthy personality, to happiness, to the development of a positive attitude about life, and to achievement in the direction we choose.

It is well documented that people with a positive "feeling" about themselves do better in school, in business, and have closer, more meaningful relationships.

One measure of self-esteem is how you feel about your physical appearance; or, more importantly, how you feel you look to others. The complexion, teeth, and nose, in that order, are the highest "rated" facial features.

Self-image begins to develop about age four or five. At that age, identity influences other developing traits: social skills, verbal skills, intellect, and the ability to define oneself as a successful person. In other words, at age four or five a child makes a giant step toward "I'm OK, I'm a worthwhile person," or, conversely, toward "I'm not OK." The results can often affect the remainder of that person's life.

Beauty is often more than skin deep, because the psychological damage to a person who feels unattractive can be devastating. Then there's the other side of the coin. Does how we look affect how others treat us?

Indeed. Studies have shown that good-looking people are given the benefit of the doubt over unattractive people. They're thought to be more intelligent, more likeable, higher achievers, honest, and braver than the unattractive. Even school teachers spend more time with attractive students!

Your mouth is important to your total psychological and physical well-being. Is it worth regular dental cleaning and cosmetic dental care? Is visiting your cosmetic dentist and having your broken teeth restored with beautiful dental crowns worth it? Is straightening crooked teeth with braces worth it? We think you'll probably agree, you and your family are definitely worth it!

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